At 1: 30, it is forbidden to travel; Vehicles are not allowed to pass until the bell rings at three o'clock in the morning. Anyone who walks in the street in the second watch, the third watch and the fourth watch will be slapped forty times; Those who violate the night ban shortly after the first watch and before the fifth watch will be slapped 30 times.

In modern times, curfew is a special and commonly used emergency measure, which is widely used to deal with emergencies. But mainly to prevent social chaos. Curfews are generally taken after a dangerous situation, sometimes combined with martial law, and sometimes used alone.

The development of history

ancient times

Curfews have existed since ancient times, especially in times of war and disaster, or in areas with special political and economic significance. Those who violate the curfew are either detained or punished on the spot. It is a heavy code management measure in special periods and regions.

In the novel Jin Ping Mei of Ming Dynasty, the 42nd time, "Fireworks are set off in front of the luxurious house for the Lantern Festival to enjoy drunken lanterns", Ximen Qing and Ying Qing were written to watch fireworks, and two prostitutes were invited to sing and entertain.

Two prostitutes came, should be at the request of the earl to see him first, but both prostitutes know who the owner is, so they didn't buy his account and went back to inquire about Ximen Qing. The count was humiliated and said that he would tell the night watchman: "Take your night, teach him to take it, and give you a good slap (the punishment of holding your fingers with five wooden sticks)." Prostitutes are not afraid, talking and laughing, and taking pleasure in Ximen Qing.